Actor-Director Satish Kaushik dies at 66; celebs expressed condolences

Bollywood actor and director Satish Kaushik has died after suffering a heart attack. Anupam Kher, Kangana Ranaut, Vivek Agnihotri, Suniel Shetty, Subhash Ghai, Arbaaz Khan and other celebs expressed condolences.

Actor and Director Satish Kaushik has died on the early hours of Thursday (March 9, 2023). Reportedly, he suffered a cardiac arrest in his car. Doctors tried reviving him but he breathed his last on March 9 at the age of 66.

Satish Kaushik is survived by his wife Shashi and 11-year-old daughter Vanshika Kaushik. His body has been taken to Deendayal hospital for postmortem and is expected to be handed over to his family at around 3 pm, following which his last rites will be performed.

Satish Kaushik Death:- Celebrities expressed condolences

Kaushik’s friend and National-award winning actor Anupam Kher confirmed the news on social media. He wrote, “I know “death is the ultimate truth of this world!” But I never thought in my dreams that I would write this thing about my best friend #SatishKaushik while alive. Such a sudden full stop on friendship of 45 years!! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH! Om Shanti!”

जानता हूँ “मृत्यु ही इस दुनिया का अंतिम सच है!” पर ये बात मैं जीते जी कभी अपने जिगरी दोस्त #SatishKaushik के बारे में लिखूँगा, ये मैंने सपने में भी नहीं सोचा था।45 साल की दोस्ती पर ऐसे अचानक पूर्णविराम !! Life will NEVER be the same without you SATISH ! ओम् शांति! 💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/WC5Yutwvqc

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 8, 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences to his bereaved family and followers. “Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of actor, director and writer Satish Kaushik Ji. His contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to his bereaved family and followers. Om Shanti Shanti,” Amit Shah tweeted.

Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of actor, director and writer Satish Kaushik Ji. His contribution to Indian cinema, artistic creations and performances will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to his bereaved family and followers. Om Shanti Shanti

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 9, 2023

Actress Kangana Ranaut wrote, “Woke up to this horrible news, he was my biggest cheerleader, a very successful actor and director #SatishKaushik ji personally was also a very kind and genuine man, I loved directing him in Emergency. He will be missed, Om Shanti”

Woke up to this horrible news, he was my biggest cheerleader, a very successful actor and director #SatishKaushik ji personally was also a very kind and genuine man, I loved directing him in Emergency. He will be missed, Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vwCp2PA64u

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 9, 2023

Director Madhur Bhandarkar, Vivek Agnihotri, Subhash Ghai, Suniel Shetty and Arbaaz Khan also expressed their condolences.

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I am so shocked to hear the demise of actor-director Satish Kaushik ji, who was always vibrant, energetic and full of life, he will be missed immensely by the film fraternity & millions of admires, My deepest condolences to his family members. #OmShanti.🙏 @satishkaushik2 pic.twitter.com/Q9Sd0M1f28

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) March 9, 2023

Vivek Agnihotri tweeted in hindi, “It was just yesterday… What to say, how to say… Those taunts, those tales, those holding hands, “You don’t understand conscience, listen to elders…” That obsession of 10000 steps… Those stories, those films that were to be made… All missing Everyone is silent. Om Shanti Satish Kaushik! Artists like you never die.”

अभी कल ही की तो बात थी…
क्या कहें, कैसे कहें…
वो ठठकारे, वो क़िस्से, वो हाथ पकड़ के “विवेक तू समझता नहीं है, बुजुर्गों की बात सुन…”
वो १०००० स्टेप्स का ऑब्सेशन…
वो कहानियाँ, वो फ़िल्में जो बननी थीं…
सब गुमशुदा। सब ख़ामोश।
Om Shanti Satish Kaushik!
Artists like you never die. pic.twitter.com/rbtYkSuxvb

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 9, 2023

It’s just shattering that we lost our one best friend #DEAR SATISH – a man who always laughed even in worst crisis and stood by anyone in his crisis “ A great artiste.Greater human being greatest friend I know🙏🏽 left us so sudden so soon. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/jxwE1uf77m

— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) March 9, 2023

Today, we've lost one of the finest of the film industry. His memory will be a blessing to all those who knew and loved him. Heartfelt condolences to the family. #RestInPeace #SatishKaushik pic.twitter.com/3UWxP4cOb5

— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) March 9, 2023

RIP Satish ji 😞 You will be missed 🤗 Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/XghGjw5K3u

— Arbaaz Khan (@arbaazSkhan) March 9, 2023

Satish Kaushik was born on April 13, 1956 in Haryana. He was a theatre artist before stepping into Bollywood. Kaushik played the role of Calendar in Mr India (1987). He performed in many other films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (1983), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Udta Punjab (2016) and Soorma (2018).

He also acted in Rishi Kapoor’s last film Sharmaji Namkeen, which was released on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. Kaushik won Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Ram Lakhan in 1990 and for Saajan Chale Sasural in 1997.

Besides acting, he also directed many films like Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja (1993), Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hsi (2000), Tere Naam (2003), Dhol (2007) and Kaagaz (2021).

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